Category: Hemmadi

  • Hemmadi: Body of Missing College Student Found on Gangolli Riverbank

    Kundapur, September 20, 2025 – The body of a first-year PU student who went missing after leaving college on Thursday evening was discovered on Saturday morning along the Dakuhitlu riverbank in Gangolli. Intensive searches involving police, fire services, and locals had been ongoing since the disappearance.

    Namesh (17), son of Lavish Poojary from Hemmadi Santosh Nagar, was a student at a private college. He left his iPhone at home, as recently gifted by his father, and rode his bike from college but never reached home. His bike and college bag were found near the Kannadakudru riverbank, prompting fears for his safety.

    Intensive Search Efforts
    When Namesh did not return even after nightfall, his family filed a missing person report at Kundapur City Police Station and initiated searches. On Friday, the hunt continued with assistance from the fire department and local swimmer Dinesh Kharvi from Gangolli. Despite efforts until evening, no trace was found in the Kannadakudru river.

    The body was spotted on Saturday morning near Dakuhitlu riverbank in Gangolli. Police investigations will determine the exact cause of death.

  • Hemmadi Janata PU College Student Maria Viyol Barretto Selected for State-Level Table Tennis

    Hemmadi, September 3, 2025: Maria Viyol Barretto, a second-year PUC Science student at Janata Pre-University College in Hemmadi, has emerged victorious in the district-level table tennis tournament organized by the Department of Pre-University Education, Udupi District. Her outstanding performance has earned her selection to represent the district at the state-level competition.

    Maria’s achievement has been warmly congratulated by the college’s administration board, principal, and the entire team of teaching and non-teaching staff.

  • Hemmadi: Retired CRPF Soldier Honored at Independence Day Event by Mogaveera Yuvaka Sanghatane

    Hemmadi, August 15, 2025 – As part of the 79th Independence Day celebrations, the Mogaveera Yuvaka Sanghatane (Registered), Hemmadi Unit, in collaboration with the G. Shankar Family Trust, Udupi, Ambalpady, organized a program titled “Sainikaraigonda Gouravarpane” (A Tribute to Soldiers). During the event, retired Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) soldier Mohan Das Shetty and his wife were felicitated at their residence in Hemmadi, Udupi district, in recognition of their service to the nation.

    The program was presided over by Dinesh Kanchan Balikere, president of the Mogaveera Yuvaka Sanghatane, Hemmadi Unit. Speaking at the event, senior member Dr. Athul Kumar Shetty praised the organization’s efforts and community initiatives. Attendees included Chittur Gram Panchayat President Raviraj Shetty, Hemmadi Unit Honorary President Lohithashwa R. Kundar, former president Raghavendra Nempu, Chittur Panchayat members Chandra Shetty, Raghurama Shetty, and Narayana Shetty, Hemmadi Unit secretary Jagadish Nempu, former Kat Beltur Gram Panchayat president Nagaraj Putran, Stree Shakti Bagwadi Hobli president Shyamala J. Chandan, and members of the Mogaveera Yuvaka Sanghatane and Nempu Friends.

    The event was compered and concluded with a vote of thanks by Praveen Mogaveera Gangolli, vice-president of the Hemmadi Unit.